adj

bugged

buhgd

Bugged (adj) means Fitted with a hidden listening or recording device. Example: “They suspected the conference room was bugged.”

adj

Fitted with a hidden listening or recording device.

"They suspected the conference room was bugged."

Affected by a software error.

"The checkout page was bugged and kept charging customers twice."

How to use bugged

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishDescribes a room secretly wired for eavesdropping, or software that's broken due to an error.

Word forms

more bugged comparative, most bugged superlative

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Rhymes for bugged

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Frequently asked questions

What does “bugged” mean?

The word “bugged” means fitted with a hidden listening or recording device. In plain terms, describes a room secretly wired for eavesdropping, or software that's broken due to an error.

How do you pronounce “bugged”?

“Bugged” is pronounced buhgd (/bʌɡd/ in IPA).

How do you use “bugged” in a sentence?

Here is “bugged” used in a sentence: “They suspected the conference room was bugged.”

What part of speech is “bugged”?

“Bugged” is an adjective.

How many meanings does “bugged” have?

“Bugged” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: fitted with a hidden listening or recording device.